Describes the current status of infant and young child feeding practices in nine districts (woredas) of South Wollo zone in Amhara region.

Describes the methodology and findings of a study designed to better understand the factors contributing to suboptimal IYCF practices and stunting in Ethiopia’s Amhara Region.

In large parts of Amhara region of Ethiopia, food availability and production are among the highest in the country. Yet, so are rates of chronic malnutrition (DHS, 2011). Alive & Thrive, in collaboration with the Government of Ethiopia, set out to address these discrepancies.

Summarizes Alive & Thrive’s program framework (advocacy, interpersonal communication, mass communication, and strategic use of data) and results in Ethiopia.

Examines private sector engagement in improving access to fortified complementary foods for children 6‒24 months of age.

Summarizes Alive & Thrive’s experience in engaging the private sector to increase supply, demand, and use of fortified complementary foods and products.